Market Review

For the e‑commerce (retail marketplace) segment, the review examines business‑to‑consumer (B2C) marketplace platforms that connect multiple sellers with consumers for the online sale of goods. These platforms act as intermediaries, matching buyers and sellers and facilitating transactions. Service‑based platforms such as ride‑hailing, logistics and food delivery are outside the scope of this segment.

In the mobile operating and payment system sub-sector, the review focuses on software platforms for mobile devices that sit between device hardware and applications. The scope covers mobile operating systems (OS), app stores, app distribution and integrated payment systems.

In the digital advertising services sub-sector, the study examined online advertising marketplaces and platforms where supply- and demand-side partners trade digital ad inventory, with ads served across search results, social media and other online channels.

The Market Review on the Digital Economy Ecosystem, conducted under the Competition Act 2010 [Act 712], marks the eighth market review undertaken by Malaysia Competition Commission (MyCC), aimed to review any market in order to determine whether features, or a combination of features, may prevent, restrict, or distort competition.

In the online travel agencies (OTAs) sub-sector, the study focused on web‑ and mobile‑based platforms that enable consumers to book travel services, limited to accommodation booking services.

The Malaysia Competition Commission (MyCC) published its 7th Market Review titled, “Market Review under the Competition Act 2010 for Selected Transportation Sectors in Malaysia (Port Logistics...+more

The objectives of the study is to understand the market structure and supply chain, as well as identify any possible anti-competitive conducts in the transportation in the sub-sectors of port...+more

To escape the middle-income trap and move towards becoming a high-income nation, a highly efficient and competitive market is crucial in enabling robust economic development.

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This market review covers 5 selected food sub-sectors namely beef, fisheries - Indian mackerel (ikan kembung), vegetables - mustard leaf (sawi) and round cabbage (kubis bulat) and Infant formula,...+more

Pursuant to section 11(1), the MyCC was encouraged to conduct a market review on the pharmaceutical sector as the demand for essential medicines is inelastic whereby consumers would purchase it...+more

The MyCC was inspired to conduct a market review on building materials in the construction industry due to the concerns raised by relevant government agencies in relation to the rising cost of...+more

Pursuant to section 11(1) of the Competition Act 2010 (“Act”), Malaysia Competition Commission (“MyCC”) has conducted a market review on the Domestic Broiler Market (Peninsular Malaysia).  ...+more